Cleveland Rocks? Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I am trying to find some optimism for our Game 2 Sunday vs. New Orleans. Frankly, I am pretty scared, but was wondering if any of you remember whether Pettine had any success against Brees, Payton & Co. I looked at the score and saw they scored 30+ but also looked like a lot of that was toward the end. Were they able to run and pass at will? Did you get pressure on Brees? Did Byrd play? Were you able to contain Jimmy Graham? I wondering if having Byrd on the other side here will hurt us, since he knows Pettine's defense and can break it down to Payton (if even that is needed). I thought Hoyer ended up having a very good 2nd half in Pitt and I am hoping that since the Saints typically don't play as well on the road, and gave up a lot of points to Atlanta last week, maybe we have a chance. Our 1st rounder Gilbert has had a rough start and Haden will really need to be in lock down. Any insight from last year, Bills fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) Graham was very limited but scored in his limited red zone snaps Hughes filling in for Lawson was a big hole Not a great day but I've seen the saints do far worse to teams in the dome As for Byrd knowing pettine... Pettine is a Rex Ryan guy... Rob is the saints ryan. Saints should be pretty familiar philosophically. Edited September 11, 2014 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 The saints game is on NFL replay right now. The Saints look great on offense but ATL's D is very suspect; I think Cleveland's is much better. Saints D did give up points but Matty Ice playing out of his mind. I recall us getting pressure on Brees last year but we had coverage issues. I believe we contained the run pretty well but I think Sproles was either out or limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Let's put it this way-- I am stacking my FF teams with Saints players this week. Is the game in New Orleans? If so, I think the Saints will move the ball with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Let's put it this way-- I am stacking my FF teams with Saints players this week. Is the game in New Orleans? If so, I think the Saints will move the ball with ease. Cleveland's home opener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 The Saints game last year was more than just a game. There were injured players all over and it would have been a shut out had the Bills had any type of offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Cleveland's home opener That changes my view a little-- maybe the Brownies can keep it relatively close. I still can't see that defense meaningfully stopping the Saints; the Steelers--at least during the 1st half--really picked the Browns apart. But who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 That changes my view a little-- maybe the Brownies can keep it relatively close. I still can't see that defense meaningfully stopping the Saints; the Steelers--at least during the 1st half--really picked the Browns apart. But who knows? Antonio Brown smoked Hayden in the 1st half and Gilbert was tragic. I think Buster Skrines might see more time than the rook this week on the outside. Whiffner v. Jimmy Graham - well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland Rocks? Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks. I'll be at the game. It is a long shot for us to win because I don't think we have the offense to keep up if we can't stop them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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